Essentials

Duration for domestic students:12 months full-time, with part-time study available to Domestic students.

2017 Indicative Tuition Fee for Domestic Students (Year 1):For domestic students commencing this course in 2017, the tuition fee is $24,000.00 for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and your study load.

This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

English language requirements:IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Closing dates:Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year. Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant website for details.

Note: International students are required to enrol on a full-time basis.

2017 Indicative Tuition Fee for International Students (Year 1):For international students commencing this course in 2017, the tuition fee is $33,500.00 for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and your study load.

This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

English language requirements:IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Closing dates:Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year. Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year. We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant website for details.

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Graduate Diploma in English Studies

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future
students.
Current
students should refer to their
faculty handbooks
for course information.

The Graduate Diploma in English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.

Through the course you will bring together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigate how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

This course focuses on four core approaches:

- critical reading - literary history - literary comparison (including the question of English as a world literature)

Why study with us?The Department of English at the University of Sydney is ranked as the best in Australia and 20th in the world by the 2016 QS World University Rankings.

Our reputation is established in literary studies across a wide historical and geographical range. We offer an extensive choice – our scholarly experts teach in a broad spectrum of fields: medieval; early modern; 18th and 19th century; modern and contemporary; American and Australian literatures; and various aspects of cultural theory.

You also have the option of taking creative writing units of study in contemporary poetry, fiction and screenwriting.

Course outline

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in English Studies are required to complete 48 credit points, including: (a) a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study; and (b) a maximum 24 credit points from elective units of study.

Further course information

Graduate opportunities

This course provides the option of pursuing a career as a secondary-level English teacher, journalist, writer or literary critic and roles in the media, public and community service and academia.

Employers value our English graduates because the program is designed to promote qualities of personal and intellectual autonomy, skills in research and enquiry, and a capacity for both information literacy and effective communication. Some students pursue this degree as a prelude to further advanced doctoral study, often with a view to an academic career; others, particularly school teachers, see it as an opportunity to upgrade existing skills for purposes of professional enhancement. Other students are motivated primarily by a particular interest in this subject.

Admission

Admission requirements

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in English Studies requires:

(a) a bachelor’s degree with a major in English Literature and a minimum 60 percent average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification or

(b) completion of the Graduate Certificate in English Studies with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

How to apply

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University via the Online Application portal. Visit the How to Apply page for more information.

When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button on the right hand side of this course page.

International students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University via the Online Application portal. Visit the How to Apply page for more information.

When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button on the right hand side of this course page.

Important Fee Information

Domestic students

Indicative Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental costs

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from your faculty.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.

International students

Indicative International Tuition Fees for Postgraduate Students

The tuition fee for international postgraduate students is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from your faculty.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.

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future
students.
Current
students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

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